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While it was embroiled in the 2017 Paradise Papers leak of confidential banking documents which showed companies such as Apple and Nike as well as celebrities such as Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton using Jersey to reduce their tax bills, the island off the coasts of France avoided put on official lists of tax havens and money laundering. Photo: Oli SCARFF/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe Council of Europe’s pan-European rights body called on Jersey on Wednesday to step up enforcement of anti-money laundering measures as it recognized the island’s strengthened legal framework.A British Crown dependency that manages its internal affairs autonomously, Jersey is…

Sammy Obeng, executive director of the African Parliamentary Network, said Speaker Bagbin could have imposed a lesser punishment on Sefi Wiawuso instead of expelling him from parliament. Member of Parliament, Dr Kwaku Afriyie, was on Monday, July 22, removed from the chamber by security officers at the Speaker’s command after making what the Speaker deemed to be “disrespectful” and “disrespectful” comments. Dr Kwaku Afriyie accused the Speaker of making biased comments for referring a letter on a candidate to the Supreme Court to the Appointments Committee. “Mr Speaker, with all due respect to you, Mr Speaker, this preliminary comment you…

Ghanaian authorities are investigating after several people claiming to be para-athletes and their support staff fled during a trip to Norway.The party of 11 allegedly obtained fraudulent visas to enter the Scandinavian country on the condition that they take part in the Bergen City Marathon on April 26 and then failed to register for the race.The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) said the group in question was not known to the organization and did not represent it in any capacity, and that the case involved “impersonation and misrepresentation” by “fraudsters”.NPC Ghana also alleged that the visas were obtained…

Ticketmastera global ticketing platform, has announced its acquisition Quicket to help further expand into the African continent. Details With the acquisition, Quicket’s self-service platform and event management tools will coordinate with Ticketmaster’s global network. Ticketmaster was already established in Africa when it launched in South Africa in 2022. About Quicket Quicket was founded in 2011 as a ticketing platform serving the South African and wider African markets. Quicket has arrived Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, and Botswana and offers a comprehensive ticketing service for events of all sizes, from intimate club shows to large-scale stadium events What they say Mark JovitzPresident,…

MzVee looked stylish in her latest photos as she rocked a sleeveless dress and jeans to the delight of her followers The background of the singer’s photos showed that she was in a foreign country, probably in Dallas, Texas, as she had informed her followers a few days before that she would be leaving for the US.In the comments section of the video, many social media users pointed out how ageless MzVee was, sharing admiration for her evergreen beautyGhanaian songstress MzVee has wowed her followers with a series of stunning new photos. The singer flaunted her ageless beauty in a…

Regulatory bodies worldwide are increasingly creating a regulatory environment that enables the development of artificial intelligence. ONEfrica is accelerating efforts to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are managed to maximize benefits and prevent harm.In this context, African technology experts attended last week’s inaugural AI for Good Global Summit convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which brought together a wide range of participants from around the world.Adoption of AI policy has been quite slow among African countries with only Mauritius, Kenya and Egypt having clear guidelines, rules and principles on how AI technology should be used and developed.Policymakers in…

Workers sort through the ruins of a clothing factory that was set on fire during the protests. Photo: KM ASAD / AFPSource: AFPGarment factories and banks reopened in Bangladesh on Thursday after authorities eased a curfew imposed to contain deadly clashes sparked by student protests over public service employment quotas.Last week’s violence killed at least 186 people, according to AFP tolls reported by police and hospitals, during some of the worst unrest of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s tenure.Thousands of soldiers are patrolling cities around the South Asian country to maintain order, and most Bangladeshis remain without internet nearly a week…

The Member of Parliament representing North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised serious questions over the alleged illegal trading of ambulance spare parts. Procurement contracts worth $34.9 million (GH₵538 million). Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, July 22, he maintained that the procurement of spare parts for ambulances in 2019 was not value for money. Ablakwa noted that the huge amount spent on these spare parts could have been better utilised to purchase new ambulances that are fully equipped and fit for purpose. He also highlighted that the beneficiary company, Service Ghana Auto Group…

Molly Picklum: Joins the ranks of the great Australians Gilmore, Fitzgibbons, Wright… all these names now have an Olympic story behind them. Sally Fitzgibbons and Stephanie Gilmore entered the women’s competition at Tokyo 2020, finishing fifth and ninth, respectively. While Tyler Wright missed the Games, her family name was still present as an older sibling Owen Wright won the men’s bronze. For Picklum – invited with love “pickles” in the surfing world – these women have long been role models. “Steph and Sally, Tyler, as a young Australian growing up, we had some really good role models,” Picklum said. “They…

Gospel singer Obaapa Christy shared a beautiful moment with her grown son onlineThe singer and her son duet on Kwabena’s new gospel song Kwabena Fakye meThe video impressed numerous fans who took to the comments section to share their admiration for the singer and her sonGhanaian gospel singer Obaapa Christy is enjoying her latest collaboration with seasoned singer-songwriter Kwabena Kwabena. The collaboration, Fakye Me, released on July 20, preaches the gospel as much as it showcases the individual vocal prowess of both singers. Ghanaian singer Obaapa Christy Photo Source: Instagram/ObaapaChristyofficialSource: InstagramObaapa Christi duet with sonIn a video seen by YEN.com.gh,…